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The Green Goddess
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ISBN13: 9781025488530
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 114
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Green Goddess is a gripping melodrama set in the mysterious and remote Himalayan kingdom of Rukh. Written by the renowned critic and playwright William Archer, the story follows a group of British travelers whose plane crashes in this isolated region, leading to their capture by the sophisticated yet vengeful Raja of Rukh. The Raja, educated in the West but deeply resentful of British colonial rule, holds the trio hostage as retribution for the lives of his brothers, who have been sentenced to death by the British government.
As the tension mounts, the work explores themes of cultural clash, imperial politics, and personal survival. Archer expertly balances suspense with sharp dialogue, creating a high-stakes adventure that features a memorable antagonist in the form of the calculating Raja. This work remains a significant example of early 20th-century stagecraft, blending elements of exoticism with the tropes of the classic thriller. Readers and enthusiasts of classic drama will find themselves drawn into the Raja's opulent palace, where the threat of execution looms over every civil conversation. The Green Goddess stands as a testament to Archer's skill in weaving political undertones into a popular theatrical format.
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